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List three ways the Geography of Egypt made Egyptian Civilization

possible

Egypt is called?

G- The Cradle of CivilizationY- The Gift of the NileR- The Gem of Africa

What was the central influence in the Culture of the Eqyptians?

G- The PharoahY- The PyramidsR-The Nile

Why did the Egyptians mummify the dead?

G- They wanted life like dollsY- To preserve the body for archeologistsR- To prepare the body for the afterlife

Why did the Egyptians build pyramids?

G- As elaborate tombsY- To honor the GodsR- As a lighthouse for grave robbers

When did the Old Kingdom begin

G- 2700 b.c.eY- 4700 years agoR- 2700 years before year 0No Card- Duh!

What was the most common job in ancient Egypt?

G- CraftsmanY- FarmerR- Priest

What was the most common crop?

G- CornY- CottonR- Wheat

What was the most common food?

G- FishY- BreadR- WineNo Card- Milk

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